The Parent lab (http://parentlab.weebly.com) is looking for an undergraduatestudent to assist with field research in the Galapagos Islands. Theundergraduate student will spend 10 weeks (May 30th - August 5th, within theNSF-funded REU program in the Department of Biological Sciences atUniversity of Idaho) conducting research under the guidance of two graduatestudents investigating island biogeography, invertebrate physiology, andbiomechanics.

The research will involve traveling to the Galapagos Islands, hiking longdistances with field equipment on difficult terrain, backpacking and campingin remote locations, and working long hours in the laboratory to measurephysiological response and biomechanical variables in terrestrialinvertebrates. The student will also have the opportunity to conductindependent research and present the results in the form of a poster at aresearch symposium at the end of the program.

We are looking for applicants with some or all of the following experienceand skills:- Prior research in biology, ecology, wildlife management, or physiology- Ability to travel internationally (passport)- Ability to speak Spanish- Experience backpacking and camping in remote locations- Patience and attention to details.

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